Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Youth Housing

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services • London, ON

4d • CA$27 - CA$37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Addiction & Mental Health Worker will perform duties and responsibilities consistent with providing a psychosocial environment to assist with the rehabilitation and community integration of clients in Youth Housing Programs. Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in a Social Science field or related discipline (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Valid G drivers licence
• Access to a vehicle with adequate insurance to transport clients
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

Nice To Haves

• First Aid & CPR
• 1 Year of work experience in mental health field
• Residential experience
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, psychiatric medications, community resources, computerized documentation methods
• Health and Safety knowledge
• Training in crisis intervention and crisis resolution, including ASIST training program
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals living with multiple challenges related to marginalization, including involvement with the criminal justice system, mental illness, addictions, substance use, complex health challenges, street-level sex work, poverty, homelessness, abuse and trauma
• Bilingual in both official languages, preferred; Une préférence sera accordée aux personnes possédant des compétences dans les deux languages officielles du Canada

Responsibilities

• Assist clients to develop and coordinate Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs) and motivate/support them to work towards achievement of their goals
• Be primary worker for two to three clients (ensure clients’ paper work is complete, goals are being worked toward and ensure follow up with team)
• Champion each client’s capacity for independent community living
• Assist clients to find and maintain suitable housing
• Facilitate and implement resident meetings, small groups and activities
• Professionally liaison with community workers and agencies regarding Shared Living programs, referrals, intakes, and waitlists
• Provide health teaching about mental illness and symptom management
• Crisis intervention and prevention
• Admission and discharge of clients
• Maintenance of the facility such as repairs, common areas, grounds, resident rooms etc
• Assist and coach clients in the learning and management/achievement of activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, daily chores, budgeting, socialization
• Assist and teach meal planning, purchasing, preparation and other food related activities
• Advocate for and support clients in accessing community resources
• Medication monitoring, management, and education
• Make decisions with team concerning operations of the program and policies of the organization
• Documentation related to clients and financial documentation including the Common Client Record (CCR) each shift
• Ensure effective communication with Director, Manager, staff team, and external treatment teams concerning client’s progress
• Assist with orientation and job shadowing of new staff and relief
• Schedule relief as needed for support and coverage, inform Director and Manager
• Identify, promote resolution, and management of all emergency situations concerning clients, staff, and property
• Collect and document receipt and spending of grocery money
• Make decisions both independently and collaboratively
• Maintain a safe living environment for clients (follow the fire plan, conduct regular resident room checks, etc.)

Benefits

• Starting rate for this role is $27.14 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential, based on regulation ($30.01 per hour for Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated)
• Grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($34.41 per hour for non-regulated, and $37.26 per hour for regulated)
• Premiums of $2.00 per hour will be applied for eligible Evening/Night (8:00pm – 7:00am) and Weekend Shifts.
• 9% in lieu of benefits
• Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree